Under the Every Kid Outdoors program, the National Park Service gives all United States students in the fourth grade and their families access to an annual pass for free admission.

[1][7][8] Fourth-graders were specifically chosen for "logistical, educational and instructional reasons", according to a White House official.

[9] Cost coverage for the free passes originally came from the National Park Service's $20-million budget for youth engagement programs.

[10] Another concern of the initiative was its cost, but one source from The Washington Post projected that only $2.3 million in revenue would be lost.

[17][18] The program was renewed again in the EXPLORE (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences) Act, when signed into law in early 2025.